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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.28, 24,273.74 and 17,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.28, 24,273.74 and 17,110.43 is: 23,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.28 : 24,273.74 = 17,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.28/24,273.74 = 17,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.28x = 24,273.74 × 17,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.28x = 415,334,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,334,129.11/17,584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.63

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